Instruction & Technique

A "radiantly accomplished" (Wall Street Journal) music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for...

Be a musician - learn the harmonica today! When you start listening to How to Play the Harmonica, you’ll discover all the ins and outs of this fascinating musical instrument....

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned pro, Singing 101: Vocal Basics and Fundamental Singing Skills for All Styles and Abilities gives you the essential tools to build a strong, healthy voice.

You can now develop your vocal power, presence, and influence on others and all within the comfort and privacy of your own home....

Beginning Singing will give you the essential knowledge and techniques to discover and develop your true voice. Easy-to-understand concepts and practical exercises will help remove vocal limitations and allow your voice to soar! Includes free bonus audio and video lessons....

Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions....

What do all those lines and squiggles and dots mean? Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music....

In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than 100 great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers....

Imagine confidently playing your favorite songs, performing at church, or expanding your musical skills—all without frustration. 58 percent of people regret not learning an instrument, often citing lack of time and difficulty reading music. Don’t be one of them!

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill. Just about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we...